Ukraine: prices “more or less stable” despite war

Mykhailo Nepran, the first vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine, a member of the Ukrainian Business Council, admitted possible price fluctuations due to market conditions while dismissing any reasons for price panic. The pundit made the comment speaking of the government reducing the list of “socially significant products” for which the…

Ukraine: South Korea to increase aid

South Korea will provide 520 billion won ($394 million) in financial assistance to Ukraine in 2024. The aid package includes 130 billion won for reconstruction, 260 billion in humanitarian aid and another 130 billion won through international organisations, according to South Korea’s 2024 budget. In July, President Yoon Suk Yeol announced his country would provide…

Moldova: Air Baltic to launch Chisinau-Riga flight

One of the biggest low-cost companies of Europe, Air Baltic, will launch the Chisinau-Riga flight starting from 2024, Deputy Prime Minister, Economic Development and Digitalization Minister Dumitru Alaiba has announced. The official said the tickets for the Chisinau-Riga flight would be available as early as this week. “Air Baltic launches the Chisinau-Riga starting from 2024.…

Ukraine: Naftogaz prepared for tough winter

This year’s heating season will not be easy due to a possible renewal of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure. However, Ukraine is preparing for all possible scenarios, Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov has said. “We are sure the enemy will seek to deprive Ukrainians of access to essential services including public utilities such as…